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We partner with the Bahrain Ministry of Health and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard to advance research, education, and clinical initiatives necessary for building sustainable capacity in genomic medicine and genetic research, aiming to contribute to improved public health in Bahrain.
In this project, we aim to achieve the following goals::
1. Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) of 6,000 individuals from Bahrain: 2,000 individuals with rare diseases and 4,000 individuals from the general Bahraini population.
2. Clinical Research Interpretation of the WGS data, including the issuance of a detailed report for each participant.
3. Building capacity in Genomic Medicine in Bahrain through training and educational programs to establish genomic and precision medicine capabilities, including dedicated clinics.
4. Technology Transfer of whole genome sequencing, analysis, and interpretation methodologies for clinical diagnostics to Bahrain, along with the establishment of the required bioinformatics infrastructure.
5. Research Collaboration between the Bahrain Ministry of Health and Harvard Medical School and its affiliated institutions to foster innovation and discovery.